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Rangers pitch in with ground works
SADDLEWORTH Rangers are taking advantage of the enforced break from rugby to lengthen their pitch at Shaw Hall Bank Road. Rangers has one of the…
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Rugby clubs consider measures for return
WATERHEAD Warriors have reservations about playing in a regionalised tournament if amateur rugby league returns in an abbreviated campaign. The National Conference League has suspended…
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Saddleworth Rangers up for the cup
SADDLEWORTH Rangers are plotting an upset in the Coral Challenge Cup when they visit Siddal for a first-round tie on Saturday, January 11, kick off…
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Joe takes charge of Ex-players
HEYSIDE’S Joe Warburton, pictured second right, is the new secretary of the Oldham RL Ex-Players Association which is looking for new members in a major…
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Hunt on to replace precious ring stolen from rugby league player
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league player is set to ask Super League if they can provide him with a replacement title winner’s ring after his was…
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Rangers search for new coach
SADDLEWORTH Rangers have admitted Wes Rogers’ shoes will be hard to fill as they begin a search for a new coach.Rogers has stood down after…
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September brings silliness to Saddleworth thanks to Comedy Club
SEPTEMBER’S line-ups at Greenfield’s Off The Rails Comedy Club promise big laughs at little prices. The event at The Royal George on Saturday, September 7…
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Simply the best – RL prospects excel to become North West champions
TOM Whitehead was named man of the match as Saddleworth School were crowned North West Under 16s rugby league champions. A double bid in the…
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Saddleworth Rangers aim to beat the drop
WES Rogers still maintains Saddleworth Rangers can stave off the considerable threat of relegation from division one of the National Conference League. Rangers’ coach believes…
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Standard Cup win to kick start Saddleworth Rangers’ season?
SADDLEWORTH Rangers are hoping their Standard Cup win will act as a catalyst to improve fortunes in division one of the National Conference League. Rangers…
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Saddleworth Rangers can help pave way for England to win Rugby League World Cup
SADDLEWORTH Rangers have been told they can point the way towards the future – and help England win the Rugby League World Cup. The game’s…
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Newly-promoted Rangers held to draw after promising start at Myton
NEWLY-PROMOTED Saddleworth Rangers were left kicking themselves after being held to a 24-24 draw at Myton Warriors in their opening National Conference League, division one…
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Culinary queen Julie hangs up her apron
IT IS the end of an era at Saddleworth Rangers where head chef Julie has hung up her apron. For more than 20 years volunteer…
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Hat-trick for ref Hicks
SADDLEWORTH rugby league referee Robert Hicks has notched a hat-trick after being placed in charge of Sunday’s World Club challenge. The official, whose father Ray…
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Rugby ace swaps beaches Down Under to play in championship with Halifax
A SADDLEWORTH-BASED rugby league player has returned to England after impressing during a year in Australia – even though it was a difficult decision to…
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Mahdlo rugby league marathon huge success!
RUGBY League stars past and present have done their bit by tackling police officers in a 13-hour marathon game to raise funds for Mahdlo Youth…
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Co-op funds deliver boost for local causes
THE Saddleworth community proved it really does love local causes as it helped raise thousands of pounds for clubs, societies and organisations. Through the Co-operative…
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Ford on a mission in Germany
SADDLEWORTH’S Mike Ford is on a mission to help Germany qualify for next summer’s rugby World Cup. The 52-year-old accepted the challenge after his other…
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Greenwood to make England debut
SADDLEWORTH rugby league product Joe Greenwood will make his England debut in Sunday’s Third Test against New Zealand. The Wigan Warriors star, who hails from…
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Joe Greenwood’s Grand Final hopes for Saddleworth
JOE GREENWOOD has a place in mind to put what he hopes will be a winning shirt from the Super League Grand Final – the…
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Saddleworth Rangers celebrate first promotion in almost ten years
SADDLEWORTH Rangers is celebrating promotion for the first time in nearly a decade after beating Wigan St Jude’s in the play-off final to return to…
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Joe Greenwood set for internationals
SADDLEWORTH Rugby League star Joe Greenwood is one of five uncapped players named in the 24-man England squad that has been selected for this autumn’s…
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Referee Rob earns plaudits for Cup Final performance
AUSTERLANDS referee Rob Hicks played his part in a historic rugby league occasion, taking charge of the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup final for the first time.…
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Rangers’ fortunes on the rise under new coach Wes
SADDLEWORTH Rangers are riding the crest of a wave after winning their last four matches in National Conference League, division two to climb to eighth…
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Czech this out: Greenfield lad Kristian plays for Norway
SADDLEWORTH met its match in a small corner of eastern Europe… wearing a Norway RL shirt, writes Gary Carter. Greenfield-based Saddleworth Ranger Kristian Hilton was…
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No ordinary Joe
Words by Gary Carter AUSTERLANDS lad Joe Greenwood is back in the heat of Super League battle – after arriving to a family emergency because…
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Special reunion to mark 25 years since Saddleworth Rangers’ treble-winning season
MAY marked 25 years since Saddleworth Rangers completed the club’s greatest-ever season. In 1992/93 the Shaw Hall Bank Road side won the League Cup and…
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Rogers takes the helm at Rangers
SADDLEWORTH Rangers, bottom of National Conference League, division two, have changed their coach with Craig Farrimond replaced by Wes Rogers. Rangers have turned to…
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Run of away games is headache for Rangers
COACH Craig Farrimond admitted it has been a “nightmare” as Saddleworth Rangers face having a two-month wait before playing their first home game of the…
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Spirits remain high at Saddleworth Rangers
COACH Craig Farrimond believes Saddleworth Rangers are better equipped than 12 months ago to mount a promotion challenge in National Conference League, division two. After…
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No giant killing but Saddleworth Rangers impress in Challenge Cup tie loss
By TONY BUGBY SADDLEWORTH RANGERS 12, THATTO HEATH CRUSADERS 22 DAVID didn’t manage to slay Goliath, but Saddleworth Rangers gave a highly creditable account of…
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Saddleworth Rangers are driving up standards with their thriving youth section
THE future of Saddleworth Rangers is in good hands if the accolades achieved during 2017 are any guide. And Rangers are on a new year…
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Cup challenge for Saddleworth Rangers against premier champions
SADDLEWORTH Rangers will be cast as David trying to slay Goliath when play the mighty Thatto Heath Crusaders in the first round of the Ladbrokes…
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